Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Care of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
The prevalence of morbid obesity in the United States and worldwide is increasing at an alarming rate. The number of bariatric surgical procedures also has steadily increased during the past decade. This article reviews the published literature and current practice trends for preoperative workup and assessment of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
aDepartment of Bariatric Surgery, University of South Florida, c/o Tampa General Hospital, P.O. Box 1289, Suite F-145, Tampa, FL 33601, USA
bWeight Management and Metabolic Health Center, P.O. Box 1289, Suite F-145, Tampa, FL 33601, USA
cSpectra Complete Healthcare, University of South Florida, 509 South Armenia Avenue, Suite #302, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
Corresponding author. Department of Bariatric Surgery, University of South Florida, c/o Tampa General Hospital, P.O. Box 1289 Suite F-145, Tampa, FL 33601.
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